Job summary
Weare lookingfor a dynamic andorganised Practitionerto join our friendly and multi-disciplinary professional team. The post-holder will be offeringcomprehensive assessment and treatment to a wide variety of presentations. The post-holder will require a high degree of professional autonomy, self-management and drive with the ability to work well in a team and within the multi-agency environment.
This is a community-based post and will be part of the School CAMHS Access Service, with the broader service offering an early intervention service to schools across the Central Beds locality. This post is designed specifically to work alongside, and support the mental health needs of children and young people who CAMHs professionals struggle to engage with, due to significant conduct related difficulties such as exclusion from mainstream schooling, anti-social and/or offending behaviours, and safeguarding issues and conduct disorder. The service will be delivered through Schools within Central Bedfordshire. The post-holder will provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments and individual and group therapeutic interventions using models such as NVR and multi-family groups, as well as staff training and consultation.
Main duties of the job
This post will sit within our Schools Pathway team and within the broad-based CAMH Access Services (CAS), who provide early intervention and community based support through schools, GP practices and Early Help services. The post holder will be working with our community partners and will be fully integrated with community CAMHS and educational settings supporting multiple Schools across South Central Bedfordshire.
The service provides a holistic Thrive model of care, with the CAMH CAS offering the first two quadrants, Giving Advice and Getting Help, and where necessary, stepping up into our multi-disciplinary Getting More Help and Risk Management services.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is based in Dunstable, close to the M1 and easily reached by car from North London, Hertfordshire, and Buckinghamshire. The clinic also has the added benefit of free parking. The post holder will need to work and travel within schools across Central Bedfordshire, as required, so it is essential they have the means to do this.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please call our clinic on 01582 707635 and speak to:Chloe Wright Social Worker - Operational Lead Schools CAMHS Access Service. Chloe.wright43@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is based in Dunstable, close to the M1 and easily reached by car from North London, Hertfordshire, and Buckinghamshire. The clinic also has the added benefit of free parking. The post holder will need to work and travel within schools across Central Bedfordshire, as required, so it is essential they have the means to do this.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please call our clinic on 01582 707635 and speak to:Chloe Wright Social Worker - Operational Lead Schools CAMHS Access Service. Chloe.wright43@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualification in Child Psychotherapy, Clinical/ Counselling/Educational Psychology, Family Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Nursing & Registration
Desirable
- Basic or Advanced Level Training in Non- Violent Resistance (NVR)
Experience
Essential
- Previous 18 months experience of working in CAMHS
- Experience of working with conduct related issues
- Experience of working in a culturally diverse Inner city area
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary way
Desirable
- Experience running parent- led Interventions
- Experience using Non Violent Resistance (NVR) with Parents and Carers either individually or in a group
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of well developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS
- Specialist clinical skills within in specific therapeutic modalities
- Evidence of ability to lead, support and influence others
Knowledge
Essential
- A high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback
- Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS
- Specific knowledge of pertinent issues for CAMHS
Desirable
- Knowledge of development in inter agency partnership
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualification in Child Psychotherapy, Clinical/ Counselling/Educational Psychology, Family Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Nursing & Registration
Desirable
- Basic or Advanced Level Training in Non- Violent Resistance (NVR)
Experience
Essential
- Previous 18 months experience of working in CAMHS
- Experience of working with conduct related issues
- Experience of working in a culturally diverse Inner city area
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary way
Desirable
- Experience running parent- led Interventions
- Experience using Non Violent Resistance (NVR) with Parents and Carers either individually or in a group
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of well developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS
- Specialist clinical skills within in specific therapeutic modalities
- Evidence of ability to lead, support and influence others
Knowledge
Essential
- A high degree of self-awareness and an ability to reflect on personal and professional attitudes and accept feedback
- Awareness of current national guidelines and policies in the field of CAMHS
- Specific knowledge of pertinent issues for CAMHS
Desirable
- Knowledge of development in inter agency partnership
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
